Work to strengthen education services and improve outcomes for the county’s learners is being led by an internal Accelerated Improvement Board, it has been announced.
The Accelerated Improvement Board has been established by Chief Executive Emma Palmer, following consultation with the council’s Leader and Deputy Leader.
The priorities for the new board, which will drive and accelerate council-led improvement in education in Powys, include:
- Support the development of strong and purposeful leadership and performance management of education improvement including a whole council approach to excellent education in Powys
- Provide robust review and input into the direction of educational improvements
- Problem-solve potential barriers to educational improvement and ensure these are addressed.
Cllr James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council, said: “We are committed to delivering exceptional education services that support our schools so that they can give our young people the best foundation for their future.
“The establishment of the Accelerated Improvement Board is a crucial step to achieving this. The board will ensure that we meet the recommendations outlined by Estyn while driving and accelerating improvements in our education services.
“I am confident that we will achieve the necessary improvements and provide the education and opportunities that the children and families of Powys deserve and expect.”
